Property

Rates Are Going Up; See What Else Is in Store for the 2019 Commercial Insurance Market

The property market was in the hot seat coming out of 2017 and into 2018. But it’s the commercial insurance market that saw a ‘stealthy’ firming.

7 People on the Move

California’s Deadly Wildfires, By the Numbers

The Camp Fire: Key Insurance Tips to Remember During This Unprecedented Wildfire Catastrophe

You Probably Aren’t Covered for the Next Cyber Incident. Here’s Why

Going International Can Raise Business Risk by 10x and Your Current Insurance Program Can’t Handle It

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A Deadly Explosion Leads to Record-Breaking $160M Settlement

The fallout from a 2014 food truck explosion is one of the top losses in this month’s Risk Matrix. Read on for 10 more stories shaping the risk landscape.

California Earthquake Insurer’s Retrofit Plan Will Strengthen Buildings and Reduce Premiums

California intends to have its retrofit proposals adopted into building codes that could boost building resiliency nationwide.

7 Ways to Prevent High Net Worth Flood and Fire Losses

High net worth homes are increasingly being built in disaster-prone areas.

Four Types of Rapidly Growing Emerging Risks

Climate change, social media and artificial intelligence are increasing the rate of emerging risks.

Black Swans: Yes, It Can Happen Here

In this year’s Black Swan coverage, we focus on two events: An Atlantic mega-tsunami which would wipe out the East Coast and a killer global pandemic.

A Mega-Tsunami Is Coming; Can the East Coast Even Prepare?

Could a tsunami destroy everything from Boston to Miami? If it did, would we even stand a chance?

These Are the 4th of July Claims Underwriters Fear Most

From fireworks to boating accidents, July 4th brings out some hefty summertime claims.

The Value of Quantifying Industrial Risk Exposure

In this Q&A, the U.S. CEO of a global risk consultancy discusses why measuring loss expectancy is critical to understanding exposure.

7 Critical Issues Facing the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Fire, flood and hail are among the risks that threaten commercial real estate.

6 Fire Loss Scenarios to Review Before It’s Too Late

If you understand how an underwriter is evaluating your properties, you’ll be in a better position to evaluate recommendations and negotiate renewal terms.

Climate Change as a Business Interruption Multiplier

Crumbling roads and bridges isolate companies and trigger business interruption losses.

Emerging Multipliers

It’s not that these risks are new; it’s that they’re coming at you at a volume and rate you never imagined before.

The Growing Insurance Gap Is A Serious Threat to Us All

Growing populations and rising property values, combined with an increase in high-severity catastrophes, are pushing the insurance protection gap to a critical level.

Own a House on the Beach? Chances Are You’re Underinsured.

Whether high net worth homeowners take up sufficient excess flood coverage is a point of concern.

Plugging the Cyber Gap

Marrying property and cyber coverage seamlessly is an area of increased focus for risk managers and underwriters.

The Ultra-wealthy Prep for Doomsday

The world’s richest citizens are searching out top-notch security measures and infrastructure to prepare against natural and man-made disaster.

Real Estate

Fast Action Helps Complex Claims

Brokerage claims experts urge fast action to mitigate loss and substantiate claims.

Readying for Rowdy Fans

Major sporting events pose many property and safety risks to local businesses.

Legal Spotlight

A look at the latest court decisions impacting the insurance industry.

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